Rangers sign Jimmy Vesey

The Rangers have landed their guy. Jimmy Vesey is now a Ranger, signing a two-year entry-level deal to be in New York.

Vesey was the most sought after NCAA player that became a free agent on August 15. In landing him, the Rangers get a middle-six forward for the bare minimum, a huge need for a team that needs bargain scoring.

Vesey, originally a third round pick of the Nashville Predators, was traded to the Buffalo Sabres, where he did not sign. It’s expected Vesey will make the roster out of training camp.

I am not surprised by this signing, the college kids fit in well in New York. This move the Rangers more offense and they get younger. Jimmy V also provides some size and isn’t afraid to get stuck in. Well done Gorton.

But consider two dissenting points: Rick Nash’s buddy, going back to their days with the CBJ, Brass, and also his setup man isn’t a part of the picture.

Moreover, should St. Louis be amenable now–rather than come March 1–why not allow that potentially dynamic PP unit to coalesce at training camp, with Shattenkirk in the fold, rather than with a dozen games left in the season?

Forasmuch, I’d still consider Anaheim–per Richter’s Rumors–The Sharks and The LAK, notwithstanding their respective cap issues to be better equipped suitors for Nash.

All those people who think Shattenkirk is coming are delusional. He’s coming next year in Free Agency. And count me as another who is all in on keeping Rick Nash. He’s a great player, despite what his detractors on here say.

To Jeff and his staff a job well done. This is just a great signing. Size, skill and youth more of what the Rangers need. Didn’t know of the JT Miller connection from the 2013 WJC. Another nice piece to the cup puzzle.

WOW, We had some serious competition who wanted Vesey. Do not be fooled by his boyish looks, The guy is 6-2, 210 lbs man of steel, a serious gym rat, has a work out regime similar to Kreiders. Gorton, is to be commended he is making this HIS TEAM. We are getting younger, faster, stronger !!!. Lets see how we can phase out Girardi & maybe Staal?? as the season progresses. Exciting times, changes had to be made, and Gorton is making them!!!

Didn’t really think it would go down this way. Just like the dude defenseman from Providence as I say the more the merrier. Brings more competition and greater depth at the cost of a middle of the road free agent. Nicely done Jeff.

Time to package the forward depth and Staal* to get an A DMan.

Not sure who came up with Nash and 4 or 5 number 1’s for Lindholm etc but that is a joke.

I think this deal helps Kreider more than anyone. He now has another Bostonite to hang with and a young Russian to help mentor He’s got a contract under his belt. Time to let it loose Krieds – it’s all set up for you b

Love it. As a Rangers fan living in Boston, this was fun to follow. The Vesey Watch was on and toward the end, rumors had him going to the Rangers and pissing off every Bruin fan. It was so bad that Jimmy Hayes (who is Boston’s new whipping boy – just like his brother with the Rangers) was blamed as it was rumored he told Vesey not to play for his hometown team since it hasn’t worked out with Jimmy.

Great get for the Rangers, this regime has really made up for the lack of high draft picks with an incredibly young core.

“Happy Friday” is usually good enough but landing Vesey…that’s just amazing. Everyone has made great points above. I’m in awe of the # of quality USA Hockey players on our squad right now – Kreider, Skjei, McDonagh, Miller, Vesey and Hayes. That’s an entire line (+1) that we can see skating for the red, while and blue in the near future (w/ two lefty defensemen). A nice shoutout to the Scandinavian contingent too!

We should let the kids play this year, sign Shattenkirk next summer (retaining our picks), dump salary by trading Nash/Staal for the right price (potentially at or before the deadline), although both should have bounce-back seasons and phase-out G. We also have some solid D in the AHL that can potentially step up by this time next year. A key point is that we need to “strategically” protect our greatest assets from the expansion draft.

I’m feeling we are definitely making a deep run in 17-18 with this year still a decent possibility depending on our boy Alain V. Let’s Go Rangers!

Right on Brother, I thought that guy was out there in Matt Martin, but Toronto wanted him more. The Leafs wanted Jimmy Vecey bad too, but you can not win them all. Thus, the importance of Mcllrath as a regular on this team, speaks volumes, Yes, he is Dman, but his presence alone will keep the nasty stuff at a minimum, knowing payback is a tap on the shoulder away. We think alike, a rugged winger in the mold of a Tocchet, Roberts, Iginia, heck put a Langdon, Domi or Kocur on this roster and I am a very happy NYR fan.

Bro, Shatty pressing the Blues big time to trade him to the Rangers but Blues’ asking Buch and Graves in return is not what the Rangers had in mind, so no trade for now.

But if the Blues tank this year (doubt it) then their asking price may come down. Shatty made it clear that there’s only one team he will sign an extension with. Anyone that trades for him would be a true one year rental for them, other than for the Rangers.

All those comments about a G for Vatanen trade over a year ago were BS. Rangers “asked” for Vatanen for G and the Ducks hung up the phone. The Ducks never “offered” Vat for G, so the Rangers did not mess anything there. It never happened. And the D man the Ducks are trying to trade is Fowler. Vat and Lindholm are untouchable there.

Johnny Hockey was also a third round pick with college hype coming into the league … How would you guys compare his skill sets to him? I know Vesey is bigger and I’m totally not expecting him to put up those types of numbers right away but is there a chance down the line, he can produce like Gaudreau?

This is a good morning for me, reading for the first time that the Vesey kid signed with us………….

To be honest, I thought he was bound for the Leafs, or Hawks, but Gorton pulled out his magic, and the kid is ours!!!!!!!!!

Having said that, the other day I posted that I love options, well we just a got a sh*t load of options with Jimmy. I was thinking he would skate on the third line, but Leather put together four lines that look great on paper, again options. We are very deep on all four lines, who does the opposition defend against?? Any of the top three lines can kill you, and the fourth will be tough as well, with their speed, and soft hands, I LOVE IT !!!!!!!!!!

Now Jeff has to get to work on the defense, we need to rid ourselves of one of the two, Staal, or Danny boy, and get a swift, puck moving d-man. That one move alone would be enough to make us a very dangerious team !!!!!!!!!

LGR !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And we didn’t give away a #1 pick, that’s the icing on the cake !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Walt, you are spot on, I was listening to NHL radio, they had a writer who covers the Maple Leafs, the guy was bragging its a done deal, Vesey is going to Toronto, his father is a scout there and his brother plays in the organization..All the more KUDOS to Jeff Gorton for getting this kid in a NYR jersey.